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MATTHEW L. KENNEDY

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Manchaca, Texas 78652 Email: *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Educator, writer, actor, and music enthusiast skilled in presentations and

training. Astounding writing ability and excellent public speaking skills.

I have worked the last decade improving the self worth and esteem of

students in order to improve all areas of communication. I have also aided

organizations in marketing resulting in a higher sales profit. Proficient

in dual platform computer systems and skilled in Windows, Excel, and Power

Point and interactive whiteboards. Highly organized with excellent

management abilities. Enthusiastic, persuasive, patient with others.

Strong attention to detail.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teaching/Mentoring

Public

Speaking Writing Presentations Training Persuasive and Creative

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Researched media, sponsorship, speaking and exhibiting opportunities for

secondary schools and local theaters

Conducted surveys with students and compiled data for small group

communication projects

Educator for 10 years teaching English, speech communications, and theater

Drafted articles for online music magazines

Developed training materials for administrative staff

Monitored and marketed a local theater through the public school system

Lead all training sessions using interactive whiteboards and cutting edge

technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Zion Lutheran Christian School, Deerfield Beach, Florida

2008 - 2009

Educator

Instructed classes in language and literature classes through an elaborate

role-playing atmosphere.

Raised student scores through an intensive SAT and ACT standardized

training using interactive SmartBoard technology.

Used John Dewey's system of problem solving to instruct classes in public

speaking and small group communication.

Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Boca Raton, Florida

2007

Educator

Provided intermediate training of students in Language and development and

ancient civilizations through Prometheus board technology.

SEK PrepARATORY School, Boca Raton, Florida

2005 - 2007

English Department Head

Developed curriculum and development for a the English department.

Advised fifteen students in a rigorous academic evaluation, assisting them

to reach their full potential.

Florida Career College, Miami, Florida

2004

Public Speaking Instructor

Instructed students in the basics of speech communication thorough

technological training by demonstrating informative and persuasive

presentations using PowerPoint as a visual aid.

Conducted training and development in small group communications, in

addition to gender differences in the workplace, in order to gain consensus

through the nominal group technique.

Sedona-oak creek usd, Sedona, Arizona

2000 - 2003

Drama Director

Produced and directed cast members of up to sixty-five in such productions

as L'il Abner, Pippin, Grease, Bus Stop, and the Odd Couple, (female

version).

Instructed classes in technical theatre.

Served as advisor for post-graduate students seeking acting careers.

Stivers School for the Arts, Dayton, Ohio

1999 - 2000

Instructor

Utilizied PowerPoint and SmartBoard technology to instruct students in

public speaking and interactively instructed secondary students to read,

analyze, and criticize several classic works of 19th Century European

literature.

maui public schools, Lanai City, Hawaii

1998 - 1999

Instructor of Special Education

Developed and implemented curriculum for cognitive / behavior disabled

secondary students in science, English, writing, life skills, reading and

communication skills.

EDUCATION

BS Education, Comprehensive Major in Speech Communication, English, and

Theatre

University of Ohio, Athens, Ohio

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